Welcome Hugo Ralphsmith

[josey]

Has been building since he came into the side and his running ability stood out last night. Looks like he is feeling comfortable playing at the level,

Last nights performance needs to become the benchmark though.

 

[tigertim]

Was impressed with his game but we’ve seen glimpses before. Still not sold.

 

[Disco]

I thought he was good.
Can find the footy and is willing to back his run, something we desperately need.
Can still turn it over but must persist.

 

[Total Tiger]

I like the kid. I hope they persist with him and work on the flaws cos the good stuff he brings is really good

 

[jokershoppe]

The tiges currently badly need more gut runners,he's a must for us as it was obvious essendon got up and down the ground better.

 

[bairdy380]

Watched him go for some huge run downs on oppo that weren’t his to cover…. He’s starting to believe, and it’s good to watch

 

[MD Jazz]

Was impressed with his game but we’ve seen glimpses before. Still not sold.

Same. But at least he should get a good run at it.

 

[TigerMasochist]

Been quietly maturing n growing his game, had a good n solid game last night n still got more to grow. Got crunched hard in the first half n I was a bit worried it might affect his game. Yeah Nah, picked himself up then shook n rattled the ribs back into place and simply kept working his arse off. I certainly enjoyed his game last night.

 

[nikolasmia]

Something to salvage from our wreck of a season

 

[shad]

Natural winger.

 

[achillesjones]

Been quietly maturing n growing his game, had a good n solid game last night n still got more to grow. Got crunched hard in the first half n I was a bit worried it might affect his game. Yeah Nah, picked himself up then shook n rattled the ribs back into place and simply kept working his arse off. I certainly enjoyed his game last night.

Yep. One thing I like is great speed and the ability to run in straight lines rather than stop and prop, creating massive issues for forwards. He is cleaning up his disposal and might well still make a good player. Big step forward last night. Needs to follow up consistently now.

 

[TigerPort]

Been quietly maturing n growing his game, had a good n solid game last night n still got more to grow. Got crunched hard in the first half n I was a bit worried it might affect his game. Yeah Nah, picked himself up then shook n rattled the ribs back into place and simply kept working his arse off. I certainly enjoyed his game last night.

People scoff at the 50 game marker but it always will be a indicator.

Hugo now on 38 games and development curve is going up. Will pass 50 early next year after another preseason.

He doesn't need to be a superstar but we need someone that can be a workhorse on the wing. I don't know say somelike a McIntosh

 

[Tass]

Natural winger.

This

 

[MalenyTiger]

I must admit I didn't think he would make it as an AFL player but his trajectory this season is looking good. Hope he continues his good form and owns the wing spot for seasons to come.

 

[Tony Braxton-Hicks]

I must admit I didn't think he would make it as an AFL player but his trajectory this season is looking good. Hope he continues his good form and owns the wing spot for seasons to come.

IN the early VFL games this year you could see his KPIs had changed from being a line breaker (who then turned it over) to instead looking for the short option then getting to the next contest. Good coaching.

 

[toothless]

Starting to show why Kent Kingsley wanted him up at GWS?

 

[TigerForce]

That Guelfi prick should've been penalised for a free kick after bumping Hugo. We cop this when just touching oppo players.

 

[mrposhman]

IN the early VFL games this year you could see his KPIs had changed from being a line breaker (who then turned it over) to instead looking for the short option then getting to the next contest. Good coaching.

Correct. I think he knows his kicking isn't superstar like, so the focus has been changing the decisions he makes and therefore which kicks to go for. Running at 66% kicking efficiency this season which is in line with many others playing wing.

 

[daniel30]

Good coaching by Yze to let him work on his weakness in the vfl and then give him the wing role.

 

[Rfc4Ever]

Tries his guts out